12-letter words containing p, y, e
- hypothesis's — a proposition, or set of propositions, set forth as an explanation for the occurrence of some specified group of phenomena, either asserted merely as a provisional conjecture to guide investigation (working hypothesis) or accepted as highly probable in the light of established facts.
- hypothesised — to form a hypothesis.
- hypothesises — to form a hypothesis.
- hypothesized — Simple past tense and past participle of hypothesize.
- hypothesizes — Third-person singular simple present indicative form of hypothesize.
- hypothetical — assumed by hypothesis; supposed: a hypothetical case.
- hypovolaemia — Alternative form of hypovolemia.
- hypoxanthine — a white, crystalline, almost water-soluble, alkaloidal purine derivative, C 5 H 4 N 4 O, found in animal and vegetable tissues: used chiefly in biochemical research.
- hysteroscopy — (medicine) The examination of the uterus using a hysteroscope.
- impenetrably — not penetrable; that cannot be penetrated, pierced, entered, etc.
- impenitently — not feeling regret about one's sin or sins; obdurate.
- imperatively — absolutely necessary or required; unavoidable: It is imperative that we leave.
- imperishably — In an imperishable manner.
- impermanency — Alternative form of impermanence.
- impersonally — In an impersonal manner.
- impertinency — impertinence.
- imperviously — In an impervious manner; impenetrably; impermeably.
- impressively — having the ability to impress the mind; arousing admiration, awe, respect, etc.; moving; admirable: an impressive ceremony; an impressive appearance.
- imputatively — In an imputative fashion or manner.
- inapparently — in an inapparent manner
- incompetency — the quality or condition of being incompetent; lack of ability.
- incompletely — not complete; lacking some part.
- incorporeity — the quality of being incorporeal; disembodied existence or entity; incorporeality.
- independency — independence (def 1).
- inexpectancy — a lack or absence of expectancy; the state of being inexpectant
- inexpediency — (uncountable) The condition of being inexpedient.
- inexplicably — not explicable; incapable of being accounted for or explained.
- inexplicitly — not explicit or clear; not clearly stated.
- injury-prone — often sustaining injuries
- insect spray — a substance which can be sprayed in the home to kill insects
- intercompany — a number of individuals assembled or associated together; group of people.
- interplaying — Present participle of interplay.
- interpsychic — of or relating to the human soul or mind; mental (opposed to physical).
- iontotherapy — (medicine) The therapeutic use of iontophoresis.
- ip telephony — (communications) (IPT, Internet Telephony) Use of IP data connections to exchange voice and fax data that have traditionally been carried over the public switched telephone network. During the late 1990s, an increasing number of telephone calls have been routed over the Internet. Calls made in this way avoid PSTN charges. Unlike traditional telephony, IP telephony is relatively unregulated. Companies providing these services are known as Internet Telephony Service Providers (ITSPs). They include telephone companies, cable TV companies and Internet Service Providers (ISPs). There are still many problems with voice quality, latency, compression algorithms, and quality of service. See also Computer Telephone Integration.
- ipecac syrup — a preparation containing ipecac in a syrupy medium, used as an emetic.
- iron pyrites — pyrite; fool's gold.
- irreprovably — in an irreprovable manner
- isoperimetry — the study of isoperimeters.
- japanese ivy — Boston ivy
- japanese yew — a yew, Taxus cuspidata, of Japan, grown as an ornamental.
- jeffrey pine — a conifer, Pinus jeffreyi, of high mountains in the western U.S., having long needles, large cones, and aromatic bark.
- jeopardously — with risk or peril
- joe-pye weed — Also called purple boneset. a tall composite weed, Eupatorium purpureum, of North America, having clusters of pinkish or purple flowers.
- jolly jumper — any light sail set above a skysail; flying kite.
- jury process — the writ used to summon jurors
- keep company — a number of individuals assembled or associated together; group of people.
- keratoplasty — plastic surgery performed upon the cornea, especially a corneal transplantation.
- key lime pie — a custardlike pie made with lime juice, condensed milk, eggs, and flavorings and served in a pastry shell.
- keystone kop — Usually, Keystone Kops. (in early silent movies) a team of comic policemen noted for their slapstick routines.